New England New England ColoniesColonies

By Teren Coulter

What states made up What states made up the the

New England Colonies?New England Colonies?Massachusetts:

1630 by John WinthropRhode Island:

1636 by Roger Williams

Connecticut: 1636 by Thomas Hooker

New Hampshire: 1638 by John Wheelwright

Why did people come to Why did people come to the New England the New England

Colonies?Colonies? Freedom of Religion To keep their family

together Climate Some came to make money

Economy in New England Economy in New England ColoniesColonies

Farming and fishing community Made their own clothes Grew their own food

corn and wheat foods that could not be grown were shipped

from England

Religious Beliefs in the Religious Beliefs in the New England ColoniesNew England Colonies

They were devote Christians. Left England so they could practice

their own religion. Religious Toleration

Government in New Government in New England ColoniesEngland Colonies

Felt they had a right to govern themselves

Shouldn’t have to pay taxes to England Held town meetings to discuss events

Ran by a governor

Had general rules of civility to live by People were put in stocks if they did not follow

the rules Rules were based around religion

Children in the New Children in the New England ColoniesEngland Colonies

The New England Primer was the first text book for children used in the New England Colonies.

Children went to school after they completed chores.

Children played with items around the house: cards, marbles, string, dried beans, etc.

Interesting Facts about the Interesting Facts about the New England ColoniesNew England Colonies

Each family member played an important role and each person had jobs that needed to be completed.

Everyone was valued in the colony including the indentured servants.

Comprehension QuestionsComprehension Questions

1. What is one state that was included in the New England Colonies?

2. What are two reasons colonists traveled to the New England Colonies?

3. Where did colonists get most of their food?4. What is Religious Toleration?5. What happened to colonists who did not

follow the rules of civility?6. What was the New England Primer?7. Was everyone valued in the New England

Colonies?

Works CitedWorks CitedCalifornia State Standards

http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/index.aspStandards that support Colonial Unit

 Colonial Period

http://www.nd.edu/~rbarger/www7/pur1.jpgA stern and austere Puritan worship service

 Classroom Clip Art

http://classroomclipart.com/Colonial Town Scene

Picture of Colonial FamilyMap of Early ColoniesColonial School Scene